Chicago Blackhawks vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Chicago Blackhawks (7-14) are set to face off against the Winnipeg Jets (12-8-2) this Saturday at 3 p.m. ET. Both teams are coming off losses in recent matches, with Chicago losing 4-1 to the Detroit Red Wings and Winnipeg losing 3-1 to the Edmonton Oilers. Winnipeg is favored to come out victorious, opening at -271 on the betting line, which has not changed.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Blackhawks +231 | Jets -271

Spread: Blackhawks +1.5 (-110) | Jets -1.5 (-108)

Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Winnipeg will win straight-up is 73%.

Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks face the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday in a back-to-back matchup. Following a 4-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago ranks low in several offensive and defensive categories. Their offensive average of 2.57 goals per game is 30th in the NHL, and they are 30th in shots per game and 31st in power play percentage. Defensively, the Blackhawks allow 3.71 goals per game, have a team save percentage of .887 and a penalty kill percentage of 76.8%. With a current 7-14 record, Chicago has struggled to produce goals this season, having only four players with 10 or more points.

Winnipeg Jets Analysis

Jets’ goaltender Connor Hellebuyck holds a save percentage of .911 and a GAA of 2.58 and is 10-6-1 for the season. The Winnipeg Jets are hosting the Chicago Blackhawks in an upcoming matchup. The Jets are currently ranked 13th in offense, averaging 3.27 goals per game and 12th in defense, allowing 2.86 goals per game. The Jets have a 12-8-2 record and their power ranking is 6. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is 10-6-1 with a save percentage of .911 and a goals against average of 2.58. The Blackhawks have had success against the Jets in their last three matchups, winning all three.